Word: platformization
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...match was played in accordance with the Roughby rules, one of which provides that the clubs used by the players shall each be four feet long, made of the best oak, loaded with lead, and weighing ten pounds. The Hon. Patrick McGinnis acted as referee, and sat on a platform in the centre of the arena, holding the ball on his lap during the entire game. The repeating rifle which he held on his knees in readiness to enforce his decisions was the same with which he convinced the Columbia men, two weeks ago, that they were guilty...
That day two bright and smiling faces were missed at chapel, and with a grave and sorrowful shake of the head the noble president communicated the fact to his wife on the platform beside him. Afternoon service has come and gone, and still two bright and smiling faces are missing...
...seat when going in, you certainly haven't the sang-froid to expect one on coming out. If you think of coming out directly after the theatre, you find nothing but $ 75 bonnets and opera hats bobbing around in the car, and to get a footing on the front platform is more than most men expect. In the eleven o'clock car, filled with proctors, "between the act" students, ladies who ride only to the railroad crossing, and gentlemen of color, you may once during your stay at Cambridge find a seat. I know a man while in College...
...position was uncomfortable. My arm ached from holding up the lock of hair. I moved slightly. Then I grew impatient. I arose and stretched myself, as though I had just awaked from a deep sleep. I descended from the platform. The people made way for me as I passed. I was not decided what to do. I felt provoked that I had been kept so long. I walked slowly on, past my familiar haunts. Some children that were playing in the street turned at hearing my step. On seeing me they screamed and rushed away. I was grieved...
...this social intercourse were to be had, more good might be done, and that the chances of success warrant a fair trial. It proves, too, that students appreciate the hospitality that is offered them, and oftentimes gain more by seeing the professor at his fireside than on his raised platform in the recitation-room...